“Lead single 'Disunion' from upcoming LP Hush Now (out 10/16) by Buzzard, in which the doom troubadour delivers a state of the planet address to the void above.”
When the weight of grief becomes sound: Splendidula's Absentia opens a devastating new chapter — six tracks of black metal and doom forged in the aftermath of real loss, with guest contributions from Aaron Stainthorpe (My Dying Bride) and Tim Yatras (Austere). The title track Absentia (Single) blends atmospheric black metal and suffocating doom into something truly harrowing. Post Mortem carves a landscape of intense Post/Sludge/Doom Metal, where Kristien's bewitched chants clash against harsh screams. Meanwhile, Buzzard's Disunion rumbles with Sabbathian riffs and Dylan-esque wordplay — doom troubadour wisdom that burns like watchfire. Oskoreien's All Too Human delivers unrelenting waves of guitars wrapped in an undeniable sadness, meditating on free will and morality through the tragic lens of Charles Whitman.
“Lead single 'Disunion' from upcoming LP Hush Now (out 10/16) by Buzzard, in which the doom troubadour delivers a state of the planet address to the void above.”
“Black metal concept album exploring free will and morality via the tragic story of Charles Whitman”
“Weird menageries of instrumental works made from esoteric synths, cool beats, and strange melodies. Entertaining!”
“A mix of traditional doom and alternative rock with sludge grooves and psychedelic drones.”
“Atmospheric black/doom metal featuring guest vocals by Tim Yatras (Austere, Germ).”
“Tormented screams, relentless energy and hauntingly atmospheric passages ultimately unfold into a lingering climax, carrying the listener through a frozen landscape of grief, isolation and inner to...”